SUPERIOR DONUTS To Play The Music Box Theatre, Previews Begin 9/17, Opens 10/1June 25, 2009Superior Donuts, Steppenwolf's new American play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts will follow Letts' Tony Award-winning play August: Osage County into The Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), beginning performances on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, with an officially opening on Thursday, October 1, 2009.
Ryan O'Neal, 'ANGELS' And Friends Comment On Fawcett PassingJune 25, 2009The actress led a career that spanned over three decades, Farrah Fawcett was best known for her role on Charlie's Angels. Fawcett left the popular series to pursue roles in film, stage and television. That move would allow her to stretch her acting talents and gain respect and acclaim for her dramatic work. Her family, loved ones and friends have spoken out about her passing in emotional tributes to the time they spent with the television icon.
Actress Farrah Fawcett Loses Battle With Cancer, Passes Away At 62June 25, 2009CNN reports the sad news that Farrah Fawcett, the actress whose best-selling poster and 'Charlie's Angels' stardom made her one of the most famous faces in the world, has died. She was 62. Earlier today ABC News reported, a Catholic priest had given actress Farrah Fawcett her Last Rites.
Vanessa Hudgens Plans Break From Musicals To Focus On Non-Singing RolesJune 25, 2009MTV reports that actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens doesn't want to appear in any more musicals. The 'High School Musical' star wants to stop singing for a spell to focus on sharpening her acting skills. The 'Bandslam' actress - who is currently filming her first non-musical role in 'Beastly' - also insisted to the music channel she has no plans to release any more albums.
Jeffrey Hornaday To Helm Disney Channel's 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL EAST MEETS WEST'June 24, 2009Renowned choreographer and director, Jeffrey Hornaday ('Flashdance,' 'A Chorus Line', 'Shout'), will helm 'High School Musical East Meets West,' the fourth movie in the franchise that is a cultural sensation around the world. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide.
Tituss Burgess Brings 'HOW I HEAR IT' To Birdland 7/27June 24, 2009Broadway favorite Tituss Burgess, who recently starred as Nicely-Nicely Johnson in GUYS AND DOLLS, will present 'How I Hear It' featuring the Tight-Ass Band at Birdland (315 West 44th Street) on Monday, July 27th at 7pm.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Debuts Drew Seeley Digital Recording Of 'HER VOICE' June 24, 2009Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID (Producer Thomas Schumacher) debuts a new recording of the show's ballad 'Her Voice' performed by Drew Seeley, now starring in the hit Broadway show as Prince Eric. Written for the stage musical by legendary composer and eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater, the song was produced as a pop ballad for Seeley by Brian Malouf (Vice President of A&R, Walt Disney Records).